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Enright · 21-09-11, 08:29 AM

Hmm, from its "Parts Wanted" origins this seems to have wandered more into a mini-project thread. I wonder if a helpful Mod could rename it "Mk2 MG ZS TD - Return to Former Glory" and move it into the Build Projects section please?

I've created a little Excel spreadsheet which I use for tracking jobs, time and costs. Mainly because there are so many jobs that I can never remember them all, and I got sick of my other half moaning that I always go over time and over budget, and spend more time on the car than I do on her!!!

Anyway if anyone wants a copy of it to use for themselves, just PM me with an email address and I can send it over.

To justify it being an ongoing project, here's what I've completed so far:

* Check Timing
Clean Engine Bay (WD40 & Jetwash)
Clean Interior (Cockpit Shine)
Clear Fault Codes
Fit Seat Heaters, Switchgear & Repair SRS Wiring
Remove Stickers
Repaint Brake Calipers & Discs
Repair Aerial
Repair N/S/F Door Handle
Repair F Grille
Repair R Speaker Wiring
Replace Aircon Pipe
Replace R Bodykit Parts
* Replace Bonnet Release Cable
Replace Dashboard Bulb
* Replace F & R Bulbs
* Replace F Bumper & Crash Bar (inc Foglights & Spraying)
* Replace Central Locking R Looms
Replace Cigarette Lighter
Replace F & R Door Trims (inc reshape speaker cone)
* Replace ECU inc Bracket, BCU & Ignition Transponder
* Replace EGR Valve & Engine Cover
* Replace Exhaust Backbox
Replace Exhaust Trim
* Replace Fusebox
Replace Owner's Handbook
Replace Ignition, Door & Glovebox Locks
* Replace Injectors
* Replace Intercooler Hoses
Replace Mirror with MG TF one
* Replace Turbo Intake Pipe & MAF Sensor
Replace Parking Sensors
Replace Pollen Filter
Replace Radio & R Speakers
Replace R Wash/Wipe Relay
* Replace R Window Regulators
* Replace Wheels & Locking Wheelnuts
Wash, T-Cut, Polish & Rain-X Windows

(* = priority job - i.e. required for basic running, roadworthiness or legality)

Here's the To Do List:

Replace R Seatbelt Clips
Fit MAP Monitor Wire
Replace Oil & Oil Filter
Repair R Window Heater
Repair Glow Plug Circuit
Repair Driver's Storage Box
Clean Boot Carpet
Repair R Quarter Panels inc R Bumper Alignment
Replace F Speakers

And here is the Shopping List which will be added to the To Do List as parts become available (at the right price!):

Air Filter Housing inc Filter, Intake Pipe & Bracket
F & R Electric Window Switches & R Looms (inc fasteners)
R Badges
Spare Fuses
Timing Belts & Tensioner
Towbar
Wheelarch Liners & Fasteners
Aircon Recharge
Climate Control
Spare Key Fob & Key
F Seat Backboards Inc Map Pockets

It may be of no interest at all, but with the Completed List now being longer than the To Do one and the positive feedback received so far, just thought I'd share.

21-09-11, 08:29 AM	#25
Enright Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 707	Hmm, from its "Parts Wanted" origins this seems to have wandered more into a mini-project thread. I wonder if a helpful Mod could rename it "Mk2 MG ZS TD - Return to Former Glory" and move it into the Build Projects section please? I've created a little Excel spreadsheet which I use for tracking jobs, time and costs. Mainly because there are so many jobs that I can never remember them all, and I got sick of my other half moaning that I always go over time and over budget, and spend more time on the car than I do on her!!! Anyway if anyone wants a copy of it to use for themselves, just PM me with an email address and I can send it over. To justify it being an ongoing project, here's what I've completed so far: * Check Timing Clean Engine Bay (WD40 & Jetwash) Clean Interior (Cockpit Shine) Clear Fault Codes Fit Seat Heaters, Switchgear & Repair SRS Wiring Remove Stickers Repaint Brake Calipers & Discs Repair Aerial Repair N/S/F Door Handle Repair F Grille Repair R Speaker Wiring Replace Aircon Pipe Replace R Bodykit Parts * Replace Bonnet Release Cable Replace Dashboard Bulb * Replace F & R Bulbs * Replace F Bumper & Crash Bar (inc Foglights & Spraying) * Replace Central Locking R Looms Replace Cigarette Lighter Replace F & R Door Trims (inc reshape speaker cone) * Replace ECU inc Bracket, BCU & Ignition Transponder * Replace EGR Valve & Engine Cover * Replace Exhaust Backbox Replace Exhaust Trim * Replace Fusebox Replace Owner's Handbook Replace Ignition, Door & Glovebox Locks * Replace Injectors * Replace Intercooler Hoses Replace Mirror with MG TF one * Replace Turbo Intake Pipe & MAF Sensor Replace Parking Sensors Replace Pollen Filter Replace Radio & R Speakers Replace R Wash/Wipe Relay * Replace R Window Regulators * Replace Wheels & Locking Wheelnuts Wash, T-Cut, Polish & Rain-X Windows (* = priority job - i.e. required for basic running, roadworthiness or legality) Here's the To Do List: Replace R Seatbelt Clips Fit MAP Monitor Wire Replace Oil & Oil Filter Repair R Window Heater Repair Glow Plug Circuit Repair Driver's Storage Box Clean Boot Carpet Repair R Quarter Panels inc R Bumper Alignment Replace F Speakers And here is the Shopping List which will be added to the To Do List as parts become available (at the right price!): Air Filter Housing inc Filter, Intake Pipe & Bracket F & R Electric Window Switches & R Looms (inc fasteners) R Badges Spare Fuses Timing Belts & Tensioner Towbar Wheelarch Liners & Fasteners Aircon Recharge Climate Control Spare Key Fob & Key F Seat Backboards Inc Map Pockets It may be of no interest at all, but with the Completed List now being longer than the To Do one and the positive feedback received so far, just thought I'd share. __________________ BCingU, En. Mk2 MG ZS TD 115 with full 180 kit (and 2x Lotus Elan SE Turbos)